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Auto driver stabbed in dispute over parking spot
In Ahmedabad, Mohammad Javed Patel, an autorickshaw driver, was fatally stabbed due to a parking dispute. The incident occurred in the Char Maliya area of Vatva, with Jamir Shaikh and his family allegedly involved in the assault. Patel succumbed to his injuries at LG Hospital, prompting police to arrest the four accused individuals for murder and criminal conspiracy.
32-year-old Gujarat labourer struggles to prove his father died in Maha Kumbh stampede
Gunwant Sondagar is struggling to obtain his father's death certificate after Nandlal Sondagar, a daily wager, died near Shastri Bridge in Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh stampede. Despite police acknowledging the death's connection to the stampede and a post-mortem examination, UP officials are questioning the cause due to the absence of external injuries, leaving Gunwant in a bureaucratic nightmare.
One dead, six injured in clash over farm access in Gujarat's Junagadh
A deadly clash erupted between the Jota and Gangna families in Junagadh's Panakhana village over a farm access dispute, resulting in one death and six injuries. The conflict stemmed from Naja Jota allegedly denying Bhaya Gangna access to his newly acquired land. Police have filed charges against 19 individuals from both families following counter-complaints of assault and murder.
Farmer, wife die in family suicide bid in Gujarat
In a tragic incident in Vadali, Sabarkantha district, a farmer and his wife died after consuming poison along with their three teenage children. The couple, Vinu Sagar (42) and Kokila Sagar (40), passed away, while their children, aged 19, 18, and 17, are receiving treatment. Police are investigating the cause, suspecting financial difficulties, as no suicide note was found.
Summer surge: Gujarat’s power demand soars past 25k MW in April
Gujarat's electricity consumption has surged, breaching 25,000 MW in early April 2025 due to heatwave conditions and increased agricultural and industrial demand. The State Load Dispatch Centre projects a peak demand of 27,000 MW in May. Solar and wind energy, along with improved coal and gas availability, are helping the state meet this rising demand effectively.
Gujarat man makes Rs 40 lakh paralysis claim, found riding motorcycle
In Rajkot, Mayur Chhuchhar attempted to fraudulently claim Rs 40 lakh from an insurance company by feigning paralysis. However, the insurance company's investigation revealed him riding a motorcycle and working at a tea stall. A police complaint has been filed against Chhuchhar and his physiotherapist, Dr. Ankit Kathrani, for cheating and forgery, with further investigation into the hospital's potential involvement.
Manager held for putting poison in water cooler in Gujarat's Kapodra
Surat police solved the Anabh Gems poisoning case, arresting manager Nikunj Devmurari. Burdened by a Rs 9 lakh debt from an extravagant lifestyle and a failed online grocery business, Devmurari initially claimed he intended suicide with the Celphos. However, police suspect he deliberately contaminated the water cooler, potentially targeting employees, despite his attempt to feign innocence by also seeking hospitalization.
Fire breaks out at ultra-luxury residential complex in Surat
A significant fire broke out at the Happy Excellencia residential apartment in Surat's Vesu area, rapidly spreading across multiple floors. Firefighting teams responded swiftly, utilizing specialized equipment to control the blaze and conduct rescues. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported, and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Missing for 4 days in Great Rann of Kutch during survey, West Bengal engineer found dead
Engineer Arnab Pal, missing since April 6, was found dead in the Little Rann of Kutch on Thursday. Pal, employed by a renewable energy firm, had entered the restricted area with BSF authorization for infrastructure survey. Initial reports suggest dehydration and heatstroke as potential causes. A postmortem examination is scheduled to determine the precise cause of death.
'Pulled by hair, kicked viciously': 2 women beaten publicly for ‘stealing’ vegetables in Surat
In Surat, two security guards assaulted Soni Chauhan and her daughter Anjali at Sardar Market. The guards accused them of stealing vegetables. A video showed the guards pulling the women by their hair and kicking them. Puna police arrested Anil Tiwari and Adityasingh Rajeshsingh after the video went viral. Soni Chauhan filed a complaint detailing the assault.
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